Is Attachment Playing a Role in Tears?

Tears are a clear liquid that covers the eye. They're secreted by what's called the lachrymal gland. And this tear producing apparatus is positioned over the top of the eye, sort of on the outside of each eye. So it's not the idea that just looking at this hammer made you cry, but perhaps hat the memorieis associated with it, the emotions associated with it. In both greek and in buddhist thought, the idea that attachment is playing a role has been linked to tears.